Assistant Project Manager – Specialty Construction

Trueline; Arlington (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Office-based with local jobsite visits

Training in estimating & project mgmt

Path to independent PM

Descripción de la vacante

Trueline in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Specialty Construction to support commercial projects from bid through completion. This role develops estimating and project management skills while coordinating with customers and internal teams to keep projects moving.

Strong Excel abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. The position offers a base salary of $70,000–$85,000 yearly, plus an annual bonus, health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays,

Formación

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to create detailed spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident communicating with customers and internal teams.
• Comfort with numbers, pricing information, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn construction estimating and project coordination.
• A proactive, accountable approach and follow-through.
• Genuine interest in progressing to a full Project Manager role.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with commercial construction projects from the initial bid through final completion.
• Review bid invitations, construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare estimating spreadsheets, material takeoffs, and pricing information.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize estimates, project details, and cost information.
• Learn construction estimating tools, including On-Screen Takeoff.
• Prepare and track project submittals, approvals, and related documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal installation teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and keep multiple assignments moving forward.
• Attend occasional jobsite meetings to support project coordination.
• Identify issues early, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep projects on track.
• Gradually take ownership of projects from estimating through completion as your skills develop.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer communication

Numerical & documentation

Multitasking

Willingness to learn estimating

Proactive / accountable

Growth mindset toward PM role

Herramientas

On-Screen Takeoff

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Specialty Construction to join the team in Cedar Hill, TX. This is an opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to develop estimating and project management skills, work directly with customers, and grow into independently managing commercial construction projects.

What You'll Do as the Assistant Project Manager:

• Assist with commercial construction projects from the initial bid through final completion.
• Review bid invitations, construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare estimating spreadsheets, material takeoffs, and pricing information.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize estimates, project details, and cost information.
• Learn construction estimating tools, including On-Screen Takeoff.
• Prepare and track project submittals, approvals, and related documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal installation teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and keep multiple assignments moving forward.
• Attend occasional jobsite meetings to support project coordination.
• Identify issues early, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep projects on track.
• Gradually take ownership of projects from estimating through completion as your skills develop.

Must-Haves as the Assistant Project Manager:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confidence communicating directly with customers and internal team members.
• Comfort working with numbers, pricing information, and detailed documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a busy office.
• Willingness to learn construction estimating, project coordination, and new software.
• A proactive, accountable approach to work and follow-through.
• Genuine interest in growing into a full Project Manager position.

Nice-to-Haves as the Assistant Project Manager:

• 1-5 years of experience in project coordination, estimating, construction administration, or related work.
• Commercial construction or specialty subcontractor experience.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, takeoffs, bidding, or submittals.
• Experience supporting general contractors or managing customer accounts.
• On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software experience.
• Background in commercial interiors, building materials, specialty installations, or Division 10 products.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, or Operations Coordinator.

Our Client Offers:

• Target base salary of $70,000-$85,000, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity tied to company profitability.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation benefits, with additional flexibility available for experienced hires.
• Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel.
• Primarily office-based work with occasional local jobsite visits.
• Direct exposure to experienced construction professionals and company leadership.
• Training in specialty construction estimating and project management.
• A clear opportunity to develop into an independent Project Manager.
• An established team with strong employee retention and a growing pipeline of commercial projects.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.